Question

In which method, a square steel plate is used to determine the bearing power of soil.

(a) Plate load test

(b) Method of loading

(c) Analytical method

(d) Penetration test

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My question comes from Ground Techniques topic in section Site Investigation and Ground Techniques of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Method of loading

For explanation: In method of loading, a square steel plate is used whose size depends on practical conditions and it generally varies from 3000 mm^2 to 7500 mm^2. The plate should have sufficient thickness to with stand the maximum bending stresses due to probable loading.